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  • Deuce Coupe

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    I could not check this out to find out if it is true or not, but one heck of a good idea.

    Pete

    Vermont State Rep. Fred Maslack has read the Second Amendment to the U.S.
    Constitution, as well as
    Vermont 's own Constitution very carefully, and
    his strict interpretation of these documents is popping some eyeballs in
    New
    England
    and elsewhere.

    Maslack recently proposed a bill to register "non-gun-owners" and require
    them to pay a $500 fee to the state. Thus
    Vermont would become the first
    state to require a permit for the luxury of going about unarmed and assess a
    fee of $500 for the privilege of not owning a gun

    Maslack read the "militia" phrase of the Second Amendment as not only
    affirming the right of the individual citizen to bear arms, but as a clear
    mandate to do so. He believes that universal gun ownership was advocated by
    the Framers of the Constitution as an antidote to a "monopoly of force" by
    the government as well as criminals

    Vermont 's constitution states explicitly that "the people have a right to
    bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State" and those persons
    who are "conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms" shall be required to
    "pay such equivalent." Clearly, says Maslack, Vermonters have a
    constitutional obligation to arm themselves, so that they are capable of responding to
    "any situation that may arise."

    Under the bill, adults who choose not to own a firearm would be required
    to register their name, address, Social Security Number, and driver's
    license number with the state. "There is a legitimate government interest in
    knowing who is not prepared to defend the state should they be asked to do
    so," Maslack says

    Vermont already boasts a high rate of gun ownership along with the least
    restrictive laws of any state .. it's currently the only state that allows a
    citizen to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. This combination
    of plenty of guns and few laws regulating them has resulted in a crime rate
    that is the third lowest in the nation

    "
    America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the
    system, but too early to shoot the bastards."

    This makes sense! There is no reason why gun owners should have to pay
    taxes to support police protection for people not wanting to own guns. Let
    them contribute their fair share and pay their own way.
    Target Sports
     

    sharky47

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    This is equally offensive as gun control, I have no problem with people not owning guns, different strokes for different folks and all that.

    Plus it leaves more for me to buy.....
     

    TexasR.N.

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    I love the thought of poking anti-gun people in the eye so to speak, by making THEM register. Kind of turning the table on them. However, like somone else said, I could care less if a person chooses to own or doesn't. Part of what made our country great....personal freedom.

    Craig
     

    Gator5713

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    "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the
    system, but too early to shoot the bastards."

    Thats probably one of the best, most succinct statements I've seen regarding the state of this union!
     

    jgedmond

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    The entire premise is absurd.

    The premise is no more absurd than the federal bans and restrictions of gun ownership specifically prohibited by the 2nd amendment. Those have the same basis for existing - none.

    The Founders were very clear on the need for all able citizens to be armed for the defense of the country and to resist oppression by the federal government. Given the Founders' intent, the argument could be more strongly made to ostracize those who choose not to own guns as opposed to those that do.

    Unfortunately, Americans have become "comfortably numb".
     

    KellyAsh

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    I think its funny as hell but I also think its a step towards greater gov't control over all of our lives...exactly what we, here, are all against. Freedom is the name of our game.

    I might feign support to give the libtards something to think about, that gate can swing in both directions, but thats it. It really is a horrible idea to take seriously.

    Maybe a better idea is to offer a tax break to those who wish to own and carry guns...lessen gov't control as an incentive.
     

    Texas1911

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    That's pretty funny. I would never support that bill, as it's no different than charging gun owners, but it is funny to hear it from the "other hand" so to speak.
     

    SiscoKid

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    It's probably a joke, Onion or something like that. But...........

    It's just as far fetched say in Kollifornia to have the anti-gun laws there. They make absolutely no sense, like the aforementioned fingerprinting to buy ammo.

    Glad that I don't have to live in that cesspool.
     

    jsimmons

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    The 2nd ammenddment does not abridge the right to keep and bear, but at the same time, it does require folks to exercise that right.

    This is stupid.
     

    sixguncowboy

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    In 1981 the Chicago suburb of Morton Grove, Ill passed a city ordinance outlawing gun ownership within the city limits. In response, the Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, Ga. in 1982 passed a city ordinance requiring the head of every household to own a firearm and ammo for it. Those with religious objections were exempted from the ordinance. The law was meant as a political statement and to this day has never been enforced. That may indeed be the case with this proposed Vermont law.

    But Kennesaw's ordinance had some unexpected results. The best was that crime dropped by 89%. The ACLU took the city to court claiming the ordinance was unconstitutional. Kennesaw fought them and the courts ruled that the ordinance was indeed constitutional.
     

    Freedom1911

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    I think it's funny.
    It is a slap in the face of the Anti Gun crowd. Turnabout is fair play.
    They interpret the 2nd Amendment one way and want to register and ban, he interprets it just the opposite and wants registration for the same opposite reasons.
    I doubt this is serious, probably nothing more than one of those BS forum letters that get passed around in emails. As the OP said, it was unconfirmed.
     

    Acetone

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    If this had gone through it would have been just as bad as a gun registration. Anyone not registered as a 'non-gun owner' would be a gun owner. Food for thought if the idea ever come back.
     

    Randy45

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    Funny how someone in government always comes up with some way to register and fine people one way or another....while it sounds funny for the anti's to be on the other end of the stick for a change...it is just another way for big brother to step in and take control of our private lives.....whether we like it or not....I do hope this is just a joke.....will it never end....
     
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